Concurrent Enrollment Specialist

Concurrent Enrollment Specialist

Salary

$39,759.00 - $62,710.00 Annually

Location

SUSCC - Opelika - 301 Lake Condy Road, Opelika, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08087

College/Division

SUSCC-401010-Academic Administration

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/9/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Southern Union State Community College

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

The Concurrent Enrollment Specialist provides operational, advising, recruitment, and administrative support for Southern Union State Community College's (SUSCC) concurrent enrollment programs. This position assists the Director of Academic Programs with the daily coordination and management of concurrent enrollment operations and serves as a key liaison between students, parents, school officials, university partners, faculty, and college departments.

Concurrent enrollment at SUSCC functions as a cross-functional department with institution-wide impact, engaging with recruitment, admissions, advising, scheduling, financial processes, student support services, public relations, ERP management, reporting, and university partnerships. The Concurrent Enrollment Specialist plays a critical role in maintaining efficient program operations, supporting student success initiatives, ensuring accurate records and compliance, and enhancing communication across internal and external stakeholders.

The individual in this position must be highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically proficient, customer-service focused, and capable of independently managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.

Salary: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Salary Schedule E3 (Salary range: $39,759 - $62,710)

Benefits: Full time employees are entitled to the College's benefit package to include: PEEHIP, retirement, leave (annual, sick, and personal), etc.

Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to the policies, procedures, and guidelines as specified by the Southern Union State Community College Employee Handbook, Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the President, and the Dean, duties include the following:

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, advising, registering, and retaining concurrent enrollment students.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate information sessions, orientation events, and outreach activities for prospective students, parents, counselors, and school officials.
• Review applications, verify eligibility requirements, process admissions documentation, correspond with program partners, and communicate admissions decisions.
• Develop, maintain, and update accurate degree plans and academic pathways for concurrent enrollment students.
• Serve as an academic advisor for concurrent enrollment students.
• Maintain accurate student records, digital files, and program documentation related to enrollment, retention, academic progress, degree completion, and compliance.
• Process and organize transcripts, registration forms, tuition documentation, invoices, financial records, and other program-related paperwork.
• Assist with tuition posting, billing verification, invoice reconciliation, and communication with the Business Office regarding student accounts and payments.
• Utilize the ERP system, course management systems, reporting software, and other technology platforms to enter, retrieve, maintain, and analyze student and program data.
• Assist with course scheduling coordination, registration troubleshooting, prerequisite/corequisite approvals, and equivalent course processing.
• Compile and maintain data for institutional reporting, program evaluation, compliance requirements, enrollment tracking, and decision-making purposes.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from students, parents, school officials, faculty, and university partners regarding concurrent enrollment policies, procedures, deadlines, and program requirements.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Advising, Academic Affairs, Public Relations, the Business Office, Information Technology, and university partners to ensure effective program operations and student support.
• Assist in developing, updating, and maintaining concurrent enrollment handbooks, webpages, forms, guides, promotional materials, and communication campaigns.
• Coordinate promotional efforts and communication initiatives with Public Relations staff and TargetX Administrator(s).
• Assist with maintaining accurate program information in digital systems, webpages, shared drives, and workflow applications.
• Represent the concurrent enrollment program at meetings, recruitment events, workshops, and college functions as assigned.
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and FERPA compliance.
• Assist with troubleshooting operational issues and resolving student and partner concerns in a timely manner.
• Maintain knowledge of ACCS policies, articulation agreements, concurrent enrollment regulations, and institutional procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academic Programs or Dean.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Two years of experience in higher education, academic advising, student services, administrative support, program coordination, admissions, recruitment, teaching, or a related field is required.
• Experience working with databases, ERP systems, student information systems, or workflow management systems is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing multiple projects, maintaining accurate records, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced office environment.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, problem-solve, and interact professionally with diverse populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience in post-secondary education is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel or workflow applications is preferred.
• Certification in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is preferred.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the ONLINE application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Application materials may not be submitted by fax or email.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Southern Union State Community College ONLINE employment application
• Current resume
• List of three (3) references
• Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed (Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Please note: Applicants must provide documentation of the required work experience if an offer is made. All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

Correspondence regarding positions (i.e. scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the email address used on the applicant's NeoEd account. Applicants are required to monitor their e-mail account for additional information regarding this current applied for position.

In accordance with the Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Southern Union also participates in E-verify.

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal or state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Southern Union State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Southern Union State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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